David E. Barnes Richmond, Virginia Obituary

David E. Barnes

David E. Barnes went to be with the Lord, July 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert and Etta B. Barnes; and his siblings, Howard, Milton, Monroe, Myrtle, Louise and Mary Etta. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Carolyn; three children, Tony and his wife, Beth, Michael and his wife, Julie, Janet Erb and her husband, Jimmy; grandchildren, Ryan and Laura; nephew, Jimmy and his wife, Linda; and extended family and friends. David served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served on the aircraft carriers, USS Antietam, USS Shangri-La, USS Yorktown and USS Valley Forge. He was discharged honorably as Third Class Petty Officer. He worked for Nabisco for 32 years, retiring as a Regional Sales Vice President and Divisional Sales Manager in 1985. David was a member of Masonic Lodge #611 and Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. A gathering of family and close friends will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Bliley’s-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Rd., Chesterfield. A memorial service is planned for a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pisgah U.M.C., www.mtpisgahva.org.
July 2, 202007/02/2020
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David E. Barnes went to be with the Lord, July 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert and Etta B. Barnes; and his siblings, Howard, Milton, Monroe, Myrtle, Louise and Mary Etta. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Carolyn; three children, Tony and his wife, Beth, Michael and his wife, Julie, Janet Erb and her husband, Jimmy; grandchildren, Ryan and Laura; nephew, Jimmy and his wife, Linda; and extended family and friends. David served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served on the aircraft carriers, USS Antietam, USS Shangri-La, USS Yorktown and USS Valley Forge. He was discharged honorably as Third Class Petty Officer. He worked for Nabisco for 32 years, retiring as a Regional Sales Vice President and Divisional Sales Manager in 1985. David was a member of Masonic Lodge #611 and Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church. A gathering of family and close friends will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Bliley’s-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Rd., Chesterfield. A memorial service is planned for a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Pisgah U.M.C., www.mtpisgahva.org.

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Jul
09
Gathering of Family and Friends
Thursday, July 09 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bliley's - Chippenham
6900 Hull Street Road
Richmond, VA 23224
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09
Graveside Ceremony
Thursday, July 09 2020
01:00 PM
Dale Memorial Park
10201 Newbys Bridge Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
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Dale Memorial Park
10201 Newbys Bridge Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
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